Apply on Employer Site

Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Financial Services Analyst (4627U), FASO Financial Aid Operations - 63923

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.52/hr - $38.51/hr

The University of California, Berkeley is a leading institution committed to equity and social justice in higher education. They are seeking a Financial Services Analyst to support the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office by managing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent customer service to students and campus staff.

Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting

Responsibilities

Applies professional financial services concepts (e.g. accounting, payroll, etc.) to independently resolve UC Path and Work-Study Program issues in compliance with external regulations and internal policies

Initiates Salary Cost Transfers and Direct Retros when applicable

Provides support and analyses for mitigating limited functionality in UC Path and implementing contingencies

Participates in the analysis, design, and implementation of new services or financial operational systems or processes

Implements financial transaction processes and procedures

Reviews financial data and transactions that support the Work-Study payroll function

Reviews, identifies and takes action on payroll transactions (variance analysis & resolution) to ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements

Ensures that financial processing functions are performed with accuracy and that daily operations run smoothly

Performs variance analysis and resolution of assigned financial aid programs

Assesses, recommends, and implements changes to processes that affect the Work-Study Program as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies

Follows related policies and advises campus staff accordingly

Recommends and implements quality customer service standards and procedures to affect various constituencies, including campus departments, students and external vendors

Assists with payroll and financial inquiries originating from work-study employers

Provides customer service on escalated cases for campus staff and students related to work-study processes and student employment records

Documents and maintains processes and procedures for financial activities

Develops a professional development plan and participates in development activities, such as attending classes, joining organizations, working on special projects, and serving on departmental or campus-wide committees, in order to enhance expertise in job areas

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial processes knowledgeFinancial data managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsService orientationSound judgementMulti-taskingActive listeningCritical thinkingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationDecision-making

Required

Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures

Knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems

Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office and common desktop/web applications

Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgement and decision-making ability to develop original ideas to solve problems

Bachelor's degree or AA degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training